Derek Harrison
Address: 533 NE Wilson Ave
City: Topeka
State: Ks
Zip: 66616
Country: United States
objective
To utilize the knowledge gained through my schooling--in conjunction with my production experience--in a management setting. I have worked closely with management to develop lean manufacturing/six sigma processes for the machine I operate, effectively doubling machine productivity, and believe this experience will prove valuable as I enter my management career.
Work Experience
Machine Operator (05/21/2003 – Present)
In charge of manufacturing finished products for delivery to customers.
Last Employer: Lawrence Paper Company
Contact Person: Liz Stark 785-843-8111
Responsibilities: --Produce goods for customers --Machine maintenance and troubleshooting --Participate in awareness meetings with management to identify machine issues and develop workable solutions --Train personnel to operate machine --Continuous improvement
Accomplishments: --Approximately 10 factory production records --Cut machine set-up time by two-thirds --Doubled the production rate of the machine
Salesperson (01/02/2002 – 11/21/2002)
Door-to-door sales of Kirby vacuum cleaners
Last Employer: Team One Development
Contact Person: Chad Christensen--Topeka
Responsibilities: Cold-calling customers for in-home demonstrations of Kirby vacuums. Team leader--managing a field team of lead procurement specialists and salespeople. Closed sales and reported to owner
Accomplishments: Top dealer for the Rocky Mountain Division (four-state area)
Assistant Manager (08/16/1995 – 09/04/1997)
Managed employees and ran shift at a fast-food restaurant
Last Employer: Sonic Drive In
Responsibilities: Managed employees Maintained profitable labor percentage Made deposits Closed store (end of day paperwork)
Education
Establishment: University of Phoenix
Degree: Global Business Management
Education Period: 10/15/2008 - 12/13/2010
Average Grade: 3.92 gpa
Details: Learned about all aspects of business, including (among other things) ethics, finance, logistics, employee management, communication, and marketing. Learning teams were used in each class to enhance the learning process. Further, this program was geared specifically at students interested in working for global/international organizations. In addition to the core business curriculum, we studied how businesses operate in a global environment. Topics included currency exchange, cultural differences, marketing techniques, and researching possible locations for market entry.
Skills
--Attention to detail --Organization --Understanding of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing techniques --Strong math aptitude --Good problem solver --Ability to learn and adapt --Work well in team environment
Computer Skills: --MS Office (Word and Powerpoint in particular) --Obtained A+ certification at tech school --Proficient at navigating and using MS operating systems
Foreign Language Skills: German--novice (3 years in high school)
Additional Information
Honors: High honors at both the high school and college levels.
Interests
--Volunteer in my sons' Cub Scout pack--formerly led meetings; currently a member of the planning committee
--Volunteer through church--includes mission trips to a children's home and helping out church members in whatever capacity I can
--Organize and play on a city-league basketball team